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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24
Probably the Most Beautiful Dinner
Ever Given.
From the Boston Herald.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The most elegant of the
long list of brilliant entertainments given in
honor of the Hon. Joseph Chamberlain was the
dinner rendered him by Secretary and Mrs. Whit
ney. The arrangements for the table. for what
may aptly be termed a white and gold dinner,
were in the perfection of taste. The heavy
white damask was strayed with the most delicate
tracery of fern leaves. Down the centre of the
table was broad, elegant scarf of cream white
satin richly embroidered in gold and fringed at
either end. In the middle of this was large,
curiously- shaped bowl of smooth frosted glass,
on which in relief were vines and flowers in
gold This was heaped with Puritan roses and
maiden's hair fern At either end of the scarf
in tall French candelabra were wax candles
under globes of gold lace finished about the
edge with fringe of white silk z
Beyond these again were small epergnes of
gold, holding peppermint drops and pink and
white bonbons. The cut-glaSs decanters were
in circular stands of gold, with an open work
pattern of grapes and vine leaves encircling
Them The individual salt cellars, oyster forks
and knives used at dessert were of gold. The
finger bowls were of Bohemian glass in Grim
son, blue and gold and rested upon doylles of
fine white linen on which embroidered in white
silk and outlined in gold, were floral designs.
was tall stand of ebony and gold, filled with
growing ferns of all varieties. Upon the wall
above the buffet hangs the famous piece of
tapestry worked in figures and designs typical
of the progress of the human race from the
time of the creation to the flood, and worked in
one of the converts on the Continent in 1925.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24
roaMnch law Making.

! The people of South Carolina are some
what stirred up over the prospect that the
| legislature win call a constitutional con-
vention. The upper branch Of that body
has adopted resolution to call one. and
there is probability that the lower branch
will adopt it.
There does not appear to be any argent
| demand for a new constitution. The chief
reasons for calling one are that it will pro-
vide for taking census and for giving the
counties better governments. 1t is alleged
that there is already ample provision for
a census, and that the county governments
are not so bad that they need to be tinkered
by constitutional convention.
In nearly all the States there is too much
of disposition TO change the organic law,
and too much legislation. A constitution
is scarcely given fair trial before there is
a demand for a new one. Whenever the
people find that their State and county
affairs are not being administered to suit
them they begin an agitation in favor of a
new constitution. They do not carefully
inquire whether the things of which they
complain are not due to the way the laws
are administered. They conclude at once
that the fault is with the laws, and not with
those who administer them. When they
get new constitution they almost imInedi-
ately perceive that they have not got what
they were clamoring for, and in little
while another constitutional convention is
called.
constitutional convention costs money,
and good deal of it, Such a convention
seldom finishes the work intrtIsted to it
quickly. 1t fritters away its time until it
makes pretty heavy drain upon the State
treasury, and its work, when finished
seldom gives general satisfaction.
There are occasions when States con-
stitution ought to be changed, but these oc-
casions do not arise every ten or fifteen
years. When State has grown immensely
in wealth and population, and when many
new industries have been established within
its limits, there may be good reasons for
amending its constitution, or even for
adopting a new one; but frequent changes
of its organic law can hardly promote its
prosperity or the happiness of its people.
As a rule too much is attempted in State
constitutions. They should be brief instru-
ments containing only general directions
Everything else that is necessary for the
government of the people should be left to
the Legislature, and that body should confine
itself as closely as possible to passing gener-
al laws. County Commissioners and munic-
ipal Councils should have authority to deal
with purely local matters.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24
A Californian who stuck to the Truth

From the Chicago Tribune.
Then you are an old California miner " said
to man who was talking very loud as we sat
in the Office of Deadwood hotel
YES, sir; yes, sir: one OF the Argonauts, sir.
Always lived in California till came here to
look after my interest in the HOmestake mine,
sir"
Were you one of the 49-ers:n
No. sir, ] wasn't didn't reach California
till $780,
All! | should think that was near enough so
you could stretch it little and say you got
there in 10
Il could if ! wanted to make liar of myself,
but don't sir. I'm man of my word, sir, and
even if was going to lie / wouldn't lie about a
little thing like that"
] was somewhat crestfallen, and after he had
stepped out suggested to the proprietor of the
hotel that the Californian was the first from
that State of his age that ever met who did
not claim that he reached there in 40
When did he tell you he went there?' asked
the proprietor.
In 1850 He said he wouldn't lie about it for
worlds-it does me good to see Californian at
last who can tell the truth on that point"
Yes; well, You haven seen one yet To my
certain knowledge the first time that old fellow
struck California was in 81, when he came down
from Vancouver Island, where he went three or
four years before to avoid the draft"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24
Queen victoria,s Scotch Friend.
From lfodern SocietN.

From Modern SOCIETY,"
That the present Lord Fife better known as
MacduffJ is her majesty's cherished pet is a Sc
cret TO no one. This was shown in the most
marked manner some years ago. A GER
tain American heiress desired greatly to go TO
court ball. and yet she had not been presented,
The difficulty appeared quite insurmountable.
The Prince of Wales when appealed TO by the
fair foreigner, avowed be could do nothing by
direct influence, but would make il a personal
favor with the late Marquis of Hertford, Sho
was then the Lord Chamberlain. The noble
Marquis did his best. but failed, and sent the
following letter to Marlborough House: Il have
done my best to meet the wishes OF your royal
highness as regards the invitation TO be sent 70
Mrs and Miss - for the state ball to be given
on the -, but have failed utterly In my at
tempt. II your royal highness would care TO
speak to Lord Macduff on the subject 1t might
perhaps be arrang, d." The Prince took the
hint, and in twenty -four hours the invitation ar
rived at the ladies' hotel in AIbemarle street, to
the great satisfaction of the ladies' and the
amusement of the heir apparent who had thus
stumbled on an iHLDeriuBt in iIaperiO
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

Congressman Carlton thinks the Georgia
press has not fully stated his position on the
tariff. He is a strong advocate of tariff re
form, and is in favor of taking the tax off
the necessaries of life first of all; but he
also favors a repeal of the internal revenue
because the necessity of that tax no longer
exists, and the measure is therefore unjust
and exacting. He says he and his constitu-
ents also object to the tax because of the
manner and methods of its collection, the
machinery therefor being oppressive and OBJ
noxious to the people. Does Mr.. Carlton
want free whisky
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24
INDEX TO new ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEETINGS. Stockholders Reppard Iron Com
pany.
SPECIAL NoTIcEs-Letter from Nine. Rive
King: As TO Crew Of Danish Bark Bertha
Christmas Trees, VIM. Scheihing; AS to Post
ponement of Departure of Steamer st. Nicholas;
Christmas at Thunderbolt, N. ]. Doyle, p. r.
T. C..
COTTON SEED on wANTEp-Southern Cotton
OIL Co.
A WORD OF wAREIEG-H ecker's Self Raising
Flour.
EsTILL's News DEPoT-Wm. Estill, Proprietor.
CtrrLERY-Palmer Bros.
STEAMSHIP SCHEDULEs-Ocean Steamship Co.
Baltimore Steamship Co.
CHEAP COLUMN ADVERTISEMENTS - Help
Wanted; For Sale; Personal; Strayed or Stolen
Rafie; Photography; Miscellaneous.
LEGAL NoTIcE-Demands against Milton S.
Hamlet's Estate.
CoFFEE-C. NJ. Gilbert & Co.
LAST CANCEL. & b. S. NJ. II.
CHRISTMAS PERIoDIcALs-Estill's News Depot.
WISH ALL MERRY CHRIsTMAs-Cohen's Bar
nard and Broughton Streets.
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

The 500 Republicans who assembled in
indianapolis last Tuesday did not show any
decided preference for Mr.. Blaine 1t is not
easy to see how they could. Blaine made
some severe structures on Indiana justice,
or rather lack of justice, in 1885. and be-
sides Indiana has herself man whom she
wants to run next year. Ex-senator Ben
Harrison has been out of job long enough
to satisfy the very reasonable cravings for
rest, and accordingly his henchInen were on
the ground and made matters quite lively.
The ex-senator may be a very nice man,
but Indiana won't be likely to name the
Republican candidate next year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

The Marquis de Mores married the daugh-
ter of a rich Wall street banker, and inn
mediately formed such an attachment for
America that he determined TO remain in
this country and furnish the people with
cheap beef. Accordingly he went to Kan
sas, after having interested a number of
wealthy New Workers with him, and estab-
lished the Western Dressed Beef Company,
out of which he got good deal of glory and
very little money. He did not understand
that there was really difference between a
nickel and $40 bill, and in due course of
time this country, represented by Sheriff,
formed reciprocal attachment for him.
In the failure of the concern, no suspicion is
cast upon, his honesty, although
he used the companys credit to
the amount of about 10000,
when the limit was $1,000. For some time
there were rather strained relations between
him and his partners, who say he is simply
no manager, but his honesty is not to be
questioned. This is only one of the enter
prises founded and foundered in the United
States by the Marquis, who has now gone to
India TO shoot tigers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24
Ovation to the Hon. Jake.

From the Chicago Tribune (Rep)
The Hon. Jake Kilrain has done better than
was expected of him by a not oversanguine
country On his return home he will be greeted
with reception such Benjamin Franklin,
Henry Ward Beecher Ralph Waldo Emerson.
eminent Americans may have dreamed Of in
their time. but never experienced. Appa-
rently, they were not really representative
Americans
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

The dispatches say that Congressman read
the report of the Kilrain-Smith fight with
lively interest. The COurier-Jottr1ldI says:
Even the largest man in the House, and the
man who has the least to say, Congressman
Barnes. of Georgia, wabbled through the
north door, and had no sooner got inside
before he greeted his colleague, Norwood,
with: Did you read the account of the
prize fight? YES, responded Mr.. Nor
wood, every word of it," Perhaps the
reason Congressman were so deeply inter
ested in the fight was that they are expect
ing to have some lively fights of their own
about eight months hence Their fights,
however, will not be confined to a ring.
They will cover whole districts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

The Fish Commissioner, who accepted his
Office without any salary whatever, is likely
10 be one of the best paid officers Of the
government. A bill is pending which fixes
his compensation at $1,000. 1t is even pro-
posed to pay the widow OF Prof. Baird
$4,000. The professor was Fish Commits
sioner a great many years without any
salary. The government is getting liberal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24
SCATTERING an Old sentimentalism.

From the Louisville CO,trier-Journdi tDem.)
Poetess Wilcox is right. Why should poet
ess fly 70 nature rather than live in town. where
she can order can Of oysters at any momentf
If She wants birds. there are the sparrows. II
she wants trees. there are the shade-trees. II
she wants brooks she can 90 to the bathroom
and turn on the water The murmur in the sup
ply pipe is often louder than the brooks. The
shade-trees may be decorated with attractive
show bills unknown to the country woodland
The sparrows make as much noise as the most
exactiDg poetess could require. What we want
is town poets and poetesses Let Mrs. Wilcox
keep her ideas before the people.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

The 'overworked, hollow-eyed and eK-
pectant officials in the New York custom
house have asked SECRETARY Fairchild to let
them celebrate Christmas ON Monday in
stead of Sunday. Christmas is legal hol-
iday, and the officials don't understand how
to make holiday out of Sunday. Is this
because the saloons are closed on that day
or because they are religiously inclineda
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24
CURRENT COMMENT.
sherman Ahead in Ohio.

From the Clereld,ad PidiniedLeT tDep'.l
There is bitter war going on in this Con
gIt.ssiona District bet wte1 the Blaine and Sher-
man factions over the question Of delegates to
the next National Republican Convention.
Hon. Amos Townsend is the leading Sherman
man in cleveland, and his chances of being
elected one Of the delegates seem to be ex-
tremely bri1hf
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

Mr.. Sam. Randall has been appointed to
lucrative position in Kentucky, and Mr..
Watterson is pleased thereat 1t is proper
20 say that this is not Mr.. Sam j. Randall,
but a former resident of Louisville.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24
LADIES, HANDKERCHIEFS.

ON DOZEN ladies' White Hemstitched
ZDU Linen Handkerchiefs, wide and narrow
hens, from 10c. to 75c. each.
500 dozen Ladies Colored Bordered Hem
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styles. from Ice. to roc. each,
$50 dozen Ladies' Mourning Hemstitched Lin
en- Handkerchiefs, very choice patterns, from
10c. to 75c each.
20 dozen Ladies' White and Fancy Embrod-
cred Linen Cambria Handkerchief, exquisite
styles, from 25c. to 75c. each.
100 dozen Children Colored Bordered Hem
stitched Linen Handkerchiefs, all new designs,
at Ice. each.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

Evidence accumulates that Mr.. Frank
Hatton's chief ambition just now is to lift
Mr.. Blaine's scalp. Mr.. Hatton had better
learn TO eat crow. He will probably have
that diet before long
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24
The Plumb-Butler Episode.

Senator Plumb said in debate day or
two ago that Senator Butler of South Caro-
lima, either assumed to be public censor,
or was a common scold. The occasion of
this exhibition of temper on the part of Mr..
Plumb. was Mr. Buffers criticism of the at
tacks which Mr.. Plumb, Mr.. Stewart, Mr..
Sherman, Mr.. Teller and other Republican
Senators made upon the House and the Pres
ident's message. Mr.. Plumb said that the
Presidents message was all humbug, that
there was no surplus that need cause uneas-
mess, and that if there were the House was
not doing its duty by adjourning over the
holidays. He further said that if the Pres
ident hadn't vetoed the river and harbor
bill, and the dependent pension bill last
Congress there would not now be any sur
plus.
Mr.. Butler intimated that Mr.. Plumb and
the other Republican Senators were playing
the part of hypocrites, and that they were
simply making disgusting exhibition of
themselves. Was he not rights What OBJ
ject did Mr.. Plumb hope &c attain except to
give false impression to the country? Mr..
Plumb criticised the President for vetoing
the river and harbor bill, when, as a matter
of fact, he himself voted against that bill
and exerted himself to the utmost to defeat
it.
Mr.. Butler may have failed in courtesy,
but he was close TO the truth, and If he were
not as courteous as he should have been, he
is excusable, for it was difficult for him to
keep his tongue civil and quiet in the pres
ence of so much affectation and hypocrisy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

The fraudulent divorce business flourishes
in New York. The Sun has been showing
how the public is imposed on by the divorce
agencies in that city. In many instances
the so-called divorces are forged, few are
obtained in other States, notably Pennsyl-
vania, and frequently husband and wife are
prevailed on to accept what is termed a
deed of separation, amounting to nothing in
law. The consequence is that many couples
imagine themselves divorced when in re-
atty they are not If New York would
emulate the example of South Carolina in
the matter of divorces, much of this trouble
would be averted and the divorce agents
would find their occupations gone
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

The chrome business no longer draws
trade and Louisville merchant has
thought of an enlargement on it. He offers
10 give Christmas turkey to every person
who will buy $l2 worth of goods from him.
Whether he will be successful or not must
depend somewhat on the size of the turkey.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

Several people have lately concluded that
the faith cure does not cure. 1t may be
that they were wanting in faith, or that
miracles are not performed in this day. In
stead Of debating the question, it would be
well in case of serious illness to send for a
physician.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

Nude figures are very offensive to Mr.
Comstock and others, who are probably
right in calling for a reform in this line OF
art; but while the proposed innovation
would make the sculptors happy, it would
be rather costly to the public to have t.
keep their feminine figures pr. perly clad ac
cording to the latest fashions. The seal skin
sacque would probably remain in style for
several seasons, but such things as the high
hat and the beaded ornament are apt to fall
into innocuous desuetude.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

Plymouth church received this year about
SIS, 900 pew rent. Since Mr.. Beecher's
death the trustees have feared falling Off
i'm receipts from this source, and have been
actively engaged in an effort to sell the pews
privately at the present figures. They have
about succeeded, aud the regular public sale
will not take place.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

Congressman Moffatt, of Michigan, whose
death was announced in our dispatches
yesterday, was 40 years of age, and was
serving his second term. His sickness began
with a carbuncle on his chin. Several days
before his death typhoid fever developed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

Senator RIddleberger continues to cut his
tobacco from the plugs of his brother Re
publicans He had better cut deep and long
while he has the chance
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

Gen. Butler expects to prove that Parson
Downs is an innocent man. The General
expected to be President, but his expecta
tions didn't materialize.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

Col Nicholas Smith has not yet been
called on to act as best man at another we'd
ding
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

1t is feared that Boston will spend the
holidays in sulking A London letter says
the Prince of Wales and his set are furious
because publicity has been given to the
Princes visit to Sullivan's boxing exhibition.
1t was expressly stipulated, says the letter,
that this show-off before royalty was to be
kept secret. Bostonians can't conceive how
the Prince of Wales can be unwilling to
receive with open arms the prince of slug
cars
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

Congressman Clements hes gone to Ken
lucky to see his Christmas present, which
is said to be chip off the old block.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

Senator Faulkner thinks he can afford to
be generous with Mr.. Lucas and is seeking
to allay that gentleman's disappointment by
having his expenses in Washington paid by
the government. Mr.. Lucas expenses
amounted to about $1,000, and consist of
hotel bills, railroad fare, lawyers fees and
the printing Of briefs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24
The Morning News in the City.

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NEWS will begin, on its own account, the
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-24

The Thirteenth Senatorial district of Geor.
gia is already stirred up by political excite
ment. Three candidates for Senator are in
the field, and the papers there have been for
some months past putting fuel under the
caldron. 1t is full early to bring politics to
a head. Can't the press and politicians let
the suffering people alones